Which place is cheaper, Antigua Guatemala or Salzburg?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Salzburg or Antigua Guatemala?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Salzburg or Antigua Guatemala, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Salzburg or Antigua Guatemala?
Salzburg
Most people know of Salzburg from its roll in the infamous movie "The Sound of Music." Every child who fell in love with this movie knows the gazebo scene in the rain, or could sing "My Favorite Things" as they skip down the Salzach River, but once you get past the obvious cliches, you can see that Salzburg is a city with a lot of depth and culture aside from the movie.
Antigua Guatemala
Before a disastrous earthquake in 1773, Antigua was the colonial capital of Guatemala. For 200 years it had reigned as so and today shows remnants of its glorious past with Spanish colonial buildings and other architectural landmarks still standing. Due to this large amount of preserved architecture, Antigua was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is now the most touristed city of Guatemala.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Austria, The Best 10-Day Tours in Austria, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Guatemala City, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Guatemala.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySalzburg €185Antigua Guatemala €66
The average daily cost (per person) in Salzburg is €185, while the average daily cost in Antigua Guatemala is €66. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Salzburg and Antigua Guatemala in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSalzburg €91Antigua Guatemala €19
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSalzburg €182Antigua Guatemala €38
Compare Hotels in Salzburg and Antigua Guatemala
Looking for a hotel in Salzburg or Antigua Guatemala? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Salzburg Hotel Prices and Antigua Guatemala Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Salzburg €19Antigua Guatemala €11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salzburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Salzburg:
- Salzburg daytrip: Private transfer to Salzburg and back: $506
- Transfer from Munich to Salzburg with 2 hours of sightseeing: $308
- Salzburg to Vienna Transfer with Mauthausen Concentration Camp: $298
- Salzburg to Prague Private One-Way Car or Van Transfer: $292
- Private Transfer from Salzburg to Munich with 2 hours for sightseeing: $292
- Private Transfer from Salzburg to Prague with 2h of Sightseeing: $282
- Salzburg to Prague Private Transfer with Sightseeing Stop: $274
- From Salzburg to Munich Airport- Private Transfer - punctual & friendly Driver: $268
- Private Transfer Salzburg → Munich, Hotel-to-Hotel, English-speaking driver: $263
- Private Transfer from Salzburg to Munich 2h Stop in Hallein: $257
- Private transfer from Salzburg to Zell am See ski area: $252
- Private Passau to Salzburg Transfer: $246
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antigua Guatemala
Also for Antigua Guatemala, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Antigua: One way shared transfer to Guatemala City: $24
- From Panajachel: One Way Shared Transfers to Antigua: $25
- Panajachel: One way shared transfer to Antigua: $25
- One-Way Shared Van Transfer to Panajachel: $25
- Private Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to Airport: $27
- Private Transfer From Antigua Guatemala to La Aurora Airport: $29
- Antigua: Private Transfer to Guatemala City Airport: $30
- Guatemala City Airport: Private Transfer to Antigua: $30
- Private Ground Transfer From Antigua To Guatemala City Airport: $30
- Shared Transfer From Antigua to Panajachel (Atitlan): $30
- From Antigua Guatemala One way shared transfer to El Paredon: $34
- transfer service Guatemala City, Lake Atitlan destination: $35
Is it cheaper to fly into Salzburg or Antigua Guatemala?
Prices for flights to both Antigua Guatemala and Salzburg change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one daySalzburg €71Antigua Guatemala €22
Typical Food Prices in Salzburg
Some typical examples of dining costs in Salzburg are as follows:
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Lunch Salad€9.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Salzburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Salzburg.
- Austrian Apple Strudel Cooking Class including Lunch in Salzburg: $69
- Apple Strudel & Salzburg Prezel Cooking Class Experience & Lunch: $74
- Christmas Cookies and Apple Strudel Cooking Lesson incl. Lunch: $74
- Best of Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $96
- Mozart and Advent/Christmas Concert with Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $96
- Apple Strudel & Prezel Cooking Class incl. Dinner & Music: $97
- Mozart Dinner Concert in Salzburg: $97
- Bake Apple Strudel and Pretzels – Salzburg Dinner Fortress Views: $108
- Best of Mozart Concert and GOLDEN VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $148
- Original Sound of Music Tour & Edelweiss Cooking Class Salzburg: $166
Typical Food Prices in Antigua Guatemala
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Antigua Guatemala:
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Lunch€2.89
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Lunch€6.94
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antigua Guatemala
For Antigua Guatemala, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Antigua: Traditional Guatemalan Cooking Classes — Casa San Miguel.: $38
- Antigua Guatemalan Authentic Cooking Class Chef David Farfan: $38
- Antigua: Traditional cooking lesson with a Guatemalan family: $48
- Pepián Plates Antigua Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $59
- Antigua: Guatemalan Cooking Class with a Local Family: $60
- Antigua Street Food Tour: $65
- Private Cooking Class of Typical Guatemalan Dishes: $70
- Antigua: Cooking Class With Wine, Transfer & Vegan Option: $72
- Cooking Classes and Jade Workshops: $75
- Guatemalan Mayan Cooking Workshop: $75
- Local Street Food Tour of Antigua: $75
- Antigua: Cooking Class with Local Family: $75
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Salzburg €30Antigua Guatemala €14
Tours and Activities in Salzburg
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Salzburg are as follows:
- 3-Night Salzburg Winter Package with City Highlights Tour: $251
- Bad Ischl Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.71
- Best of Mozart Concert at Fortress Hohensalzburg with River Cruise: $75
- Best of Salzburg 1-Hour Private Sightseeing Tour: $194
- Canyoning Adventure in the Salzkammergut from Salzburg: $90
- Christmas Markets Tour with St.Gilgen + St.Wolfgang + Hallstatt: $170
- Discover Salzburg Differently: Interactive Puzzle City Tour: $30
- Discover Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Eagle's Nest Hiking Tour: $227
- Explore Hitlers Mountain World War II Tour: $136
- Full Day UNESCO Hallstatt, Austrian Lakes and Mountains Tour: $159
- Full-Day Minivan Tour From Salzburg to Hallstatt with 5 Fingers,Lakes&Mountains: $159
Tours and Activities in Antigua Guatemala
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Antigua Guatemala.
- Antigua Guatemala Historic Center Self Guided Audio Walking Tour: $5.00
- Signature Lattes Tasting Experience in Antigua for Coffee Lovers: $14
- Historical and Cultural Walking Tour of Antigua Guatemala: $20
- Half-Day Walking Tour: $20
- Express tour in Antigua: $20
- Guided City Tour with Chef David Farfan: $20
- Cultural and Fun Walking Tour in Antigua Guatemala: $22
- Walking Tour with Local Guide: $23
- From Antigua: Pacaya Volcano Tour in English/Spanish: $23
- Guided Walking Tour with Coffee: $24
- Antigua Walking Tour: $24
- Colonial Antigua Afternoon Walking Tour: $25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySalzburg €26Antigua Guatemala €10
Typical Alcohol Prices in Salzburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Salzburg:
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Beer€3.70
Sample the Local Flavors in Salzburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Salzburg:
- Guided Wine Tasting in a Hidden Wine Bar: $43
Sample the Local Flavors in Antigua Guatemala
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Antigua Guatemala:
- Antigua Bar Crawl: $26
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Salzburg and Antigua Guatemala, we can see that Salzburg is more expensive. And not only is Antigua Guatemala much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Salzburg is in Europe and Antigua Guatemala is in Central America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Antigua Guatemala would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Antigua Guatemala and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Salzburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Salzburg than you might in Antigua Guatemala.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Salzburg Expensive? and Is Antigua Guatemala Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Salzburg or Antigua Guatemala?
Salzburg has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Antigua Guatemala. When comparing the sizes of Salzburg and Antigua Guatemala, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.